Honda Super Cub C125 - Australian version

In this video I take a look at my new Super Cub, then go for a ride.

[@jackvoss175]

I’ve had mine a few days now, and am at the same place now that you were when you did this video. I’m a rusty motorcycle rider. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@DuggleBogey]

The indicators and especially the brake light looks so much better on your version.

[@sirmiluch6856]

I have the same in European version

[@thomasstorbugt6829]

I love this bike. So high tech yet so retro. I need it

[@Theophilus1968]

The turn signals and rear break look so much better than the American version.

[@servicarrider]

The Honda Cub put world on wheels. Most historically significant motorcycle ever produced.

[@m12ttd]

I had several C90's as a kid and ragged them around the woods! At 54 I have just bought another and I love it! I own a Vespa GTS300 and adore that machine too, but the Supercub will be used more as my commuter and popping into Town bike! 2 weeks ago I was lucky to find a 2019 model, with just 256 miles on it! A few mods will take place though, mirrors already changed, seat cushion/cover going on today as I am 6 feet tall and need to sit further back! Single Gear lever on its way, but apart from that I probably will not do much more to it, as it is perfect for the back roads of Kent!

[@Lvaneede]

Very nice. I hope you get good use out of it. Im still riding mine to work every day

[@jurgentreue1200]

Never under-rate step thrus. I lived in Laos for eight years and bought a brand new locally made step thru for 724usd (with helmet and jacket thrown in). That was 2007. I put 32,000 klms on it before leaving the country with no issues. I rode it rain, hail and shine, and rode the pants off it. A step thru is the best urban/city transport I've ever owned, bar none. I ordered a Super Cub C125 this week as a second bike to scoot around town on.

[@jurgentreue1200]

I picked mine up a few days ago. I can't stop grinning. Fun to the max.

[@deansmith9232]

Fantastic thank you love your article nice got one recently here in Arizona USA! Use to have Honda c90 in uk.!

[@Lvaneede]

Enjoy it. I love my one

[@randygreen8916]

Nice thing about it is it's a Honda...that means years of riding and dependability and low maintenance.

[@stillyoupunktube]

Seen a lot of reviews of it on youtube...You're the one that shifts it the best and a bit respectfully...Kudos!

[@quercus4730]

I have watched more than a dozen reviews of this bike and you are the first one I've seen that correctly up and down shifts. Good review, Thank You.

[@memunchy]

How does the shifting work on this bike? Toe tap to ascend gears 1-4 and heel to go back down like old supercubs or toe lift to go up gears? That could explain the difference with the gear shifter between different countries versions?

[@MrStrutus]

Beautiful bike. keep us updated every chance

[@moc0097]

Congratulations on your new motorcycle, have fun riding.

[@anthonyjaswinski5732]

Great vid. I am an American who also ordered from the same Thai place. A second seat and side stand. My only complaints so far are weak rev when starting up and shifter placement and of course, no side stand. Otherwise, it is a brilliant machine.

[@plve82]

That's so awesome, good review!

[@Rubberfoxy]

Lovely video! It's such a well made bike

[@dbx1233]

Honda does a great job on their small bikes. I bought a monkey about a month ago and I am very pleased with the build quality and the attention to detail honda puts into their products.

[@motorcycleguy73]

I have both a new cub and a new monkey. The monkeys a whole lot more fun to ride it's built on the Grom so it's pretty peppy. The Cub reminds me of old people riding it around in a senior living area or the Asian commuter and the monkey reminds me of a small sport bike. Love them both though check out my channel you'll see my original cub. You did a very nice job of reviewing it

[@SuperLaplander]

Cool bike and a nice review

[@lawdpleasehelpmeno]

God I want one so bad, I am furious they've been discontinued in Australia.

[@TheRealSuperJ]

You win on the taillight and signals. I might look into retrofitting those to my US version.

[@catsbyondrepair]

THAT would be illegal it has to be dot certified

[@mebeasensei]

Love it!!

[@Ahilles2004]

cool bike

[@Henry-iy6jx]

Very nice 👍

[@marcbolger1972]

❤️ It

[@gringoanon4550]

Looks like Honda have done it again.

[@andrewl5095]

Classic Honda cub. Great exhaust note. Hope It come to canada 🇨🇦 soon. Which action cam did you use ?

[@davkarshobby2468]

Sounds like it could use one more gear but probably safer that it doesn't. I had my old Honda 90 up to 70mph in 1968 and the RPMs were high enough that I couldn't hear it. Needed engine work after that so lucky it didn't seize up. The performance drops way off in head winds, so much so that on a trip in Scotland it took me so long to reach my destination I fell asleep "at the wheel" due to hypothermia as the temperature dropped and woke up about 100feet above the road with trees whizzing by on one side and the road down below on the other side. I steered towards the road and when the front wheel hit it I was catapulted along the road about 20 yards. Other than a bent foot peg the bike was OK. I started it up again and completed the rest of my journey. To me my Honda meant freedom and, since it looked like a regular bike, no shortage of female companionship. I think it will take more than this latest Honda to recapture that time now that I am aged 70 but I'm going to buy one and give it a try.

[@Lvaneede]

It is very windy where I live, so that is a problem for me too, but thankfully, not the cold.

[@stevep7826]

For anyone in Australia and interested, Honda Australia are bringing these C125 Super Cubs in again for 2020. Only comes in red now and will have a rear rack, passenger pegs AND a side stand as standard. Just under 7k ride away as of May 2020 on the Honda AU website (no mention of limited run either).

[@Lvaneede]

Interesting, the CT125 is listed too

[@onyertod]

Also interesting is the change to the labelling under the seat and on the tyre pressure label: The 2020 model lists weight limit as 2 persons =150 kg. Tyre pressures label lists pressures for 1 or 2 person load. Does this mean the 2020 bike has heavier duty rear suspension?

[@wesleycardinal8869]

They will be discontinuing the C125 in Australia due to legislation requiring ABS on both wheels. Dealer told me Honda says Australia is not a big enough market to make the Cub compliant to the new rules. So get one while you you still can. I got mine about 6 weeks ago and love it.

[@Lvaneede]

UPDATE: Honda Australia has released a newer version. Someone I work with just bought one. These are red and not a limited release like my blue one was. They also come with a rear rack, rear foot pegs and a side stand. Three things my one does not have. I had to buy my rack separately. Photos here imgur.com/a/jsTgM9x Also, after about two and a half years, Im still very happy with it. I have ridden it to work every day and it has now done about 9300km.

[@FoundingYouTuber]

This Super Cub is a LIMITED RELEASE, a commemorative edition to the first Super Cub in 1958. This bike was made to look like that 1958 Super Cub, that is in Honda's Museum in Japan. (The 1958 bike had similar two-tone blue colors and a red solo seat.) Here it is in the Honda Museum: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Super_Cub#/media/File:Honda_super_cub,_1st_Gen._1958,_Left_side.jpg Yeah, this all made me want THIS Super Cub all the more. I debated parking it in my den and just staring at it instead of watching TV.

[@erikneland8632]

The downshifts will become much smoother if you only depress the lever enough to disengage the clutch, then blip the throttle to match the revs, before finally depressing the lever all the way to engage the lower gear.

[@muckle8]

Didn’t know you could do that on these - thx for the tip, shame Honda didn’t give it a normal clutch and 200 cc for a more comfortable ride on todays fast roads

[@Lvaneede]

I like the auto clutch, it makes it so easy to ride. But I do wish the engine was bigger, maybe a 150 or 185.

[@FoundingYouTuber]

I got mine last Saturday. Paid full retail (no dickering on these bikes). But the Honda dealer didn't price gouge either. (Honda's website said $3600 U.S. was SUGGESTED RETAIL, that prices in your locale may be a lot higher). I live in San Francisco, California. My local dealer is the only one who had them available. I read that for the entire U.S. Honda is importing only 250 of these. I also read that this 1958 look-alike, inspired Super Cub is a supposed LIMITED release. Honda is making these for only one year. I have no idea if that's accurate.

[@heikodna]

Malaysian version have ABS Premium C125 Super Cub

[@solstar4778]

Dry quiet 👍❤️🆗

[@Tony-hx2fj]

I want one in California but only get 2 for souther ca and 1 for northern. when will we be getting them in numbers. also prefer a white one.actually 2 , one for me and one for my wife.

[@robertduncan7618]

I had a 50 and a 90 many years ago, both had full seat for 2. Why is this 125cc only single seat ?

[@djsangre]

The European version is almost the same but the rear rack is a 95€ optional and it’s chrome, it’s single seat only and strangely, the shift lever is all metal, no rubber on the front part.

[@gerrynightingale9045]

*Very nice vid!* I have to say I think the 'Aussie' version seems short-changed w/no 'rear-rack' though...and I think the turn-signals are *WAY* too small by American standards! So is that tiny rear-brake light! (if it were mine, I'd be really 'jumpy' in traffic w/such small lights!) The engine seems much smoother and 'pulling strong' compared to the '68 I had from new that I rode every day for three-years, 14 to almost 17...though mine was 90cc which was the 'big engine' then for the 'Super Cub'. (I don't like that chrome-surround on the speedo...looks like it would be 'flashing' in sunlight all the time!) *I DO like the fairing being a 'Robin-egg' blue instead of 'bone-white' like they always are* It looks much better! (I could almost fit a 'family of 4 plus dog & cat' under the saddle of my '08 "Metropolitan' plus the optional wire-basket behind the fairing! Honda seems to have 'dropped the ball' on storage for *anything* on the new '2.0' version of the "Super-Cub" (on the other hand, my '68 had no storage either!) *At almost 65 I think my scooter and I will be 'together for life' because I have no intentions of ever letting it go* (it's such a pleasure to ride...like a 'baby Cadillac on two-wheels) A few minor performance upgrades...and my 'Metro' hits 42mph...not bad w/a 225lb. rider on it! Plus a ton of groceries! (get a windscreen if you can for your 'Cub'...it will boost your speed up by three to five 'mph' with no other mods at all! The screen is much better at laminar air-flow than your chest) Best of Luck w/your new ride! I'm jealous!

[@Lvaneede]

Its you must like the big lights on the American version then. These ones are small but they are very bright

[@gerrynightingale9045]

@@Lvaneede It's just a question of visibility rather than 'preference'...the larger lenses and reflector-surfaces create a better image that's distinct instead of just 'bright'...a lot of old people have no idea what in the 'little bright light' means! I know, you know...but others don't!

[@Lvaneede]

Thats a good point and now makes sense why the American standards require larger lights

[@gerrynightingale9045]

@@Lvaneede Where I live...there are people still driving *who remember crossing the Red Sea with Moses in a chariot* and it takes them three-days to turn their head at an intersection.

[@yourvanity4307]

Is there anyway to mount your phone in view?

[@davet80000]

nice, seems to have a bit more grunt down low compared to the 110 (as you'd expect from a 125), i ride the 110 for work (postie) and really hope i get one of these at some point, more likely i'll end up on one of the e-bikes though sadly.. you've really got to practice blipping the throttle on downshifts though dude.

[@Lvaneede]

Yes, it definitely goes a lot better than the 110 Super Cub. Im actually a postie too 😀

[@akmshohidulislam2224]

What will happen in Bangladesh, how much will it cost?

[@onyertod]

Thank you for a very good review. I wonder which if any other markets got the same bike as Australia. (Surely not worth modifying a handful of them for the Australian market) Would you care to comment after having owned and ridden it for over a year now?

[@Lvaneede]

I use it basically every day and Im still very happy with it. Sometimes I wish it had a bit more power, but its good enough for riding around town.

[@banditoo7]

Still waiting for it to arrive in New Zealand. Not expected till late 2019 :(

[@Lvaneede]

Oh, Im surprised it is even being released there at all. I heard Canada is not getting it.

[@banditoo7]

@@Lvaneede that's what the dealer reckons, if you believe anything they say. Tried to flog off a NBC110 with 46,000 km on it instead. Lol I wouldn't be surprised if we follow suit Canada. Will be pretty disappointed.

[@banditoo7]

@@Lvaneede Canada are really weird about motorbikes for some reason. They don't like them, particularly in Quebec. No lane splitting is allowed there either.

[@anniefosco5312]

Nice vid. Did you get to test ride it beforehand?

[@Lvaneede]

No, but I have ridden similar small bikes before, so I had a good idea of what to expect

[@anubizz3]

What do your experience with Honda dealer in WA and Honda motorcycle in general ? I have horrible experience with them when I buy my 2019 Forza 300, they keep lying left and right .

[@yourvanity4307]

I dealt with a Honda dealer in Perth who lied left and right... Dale Britton Motorcycles. I had the bike delivered to the east coast and the bike was faulty and couldn't be ridden. I spent hundreds and days to get the bike right.

[@johndelaney2957]

They still sound the same as they did 50 years ago...

[@jev2867]

Wow that sounds really really good for stock, deep and not high pitched like a hyena. Does the foot brake engages the front ever so slightly? I like that features on the newer scooters.

[@Lvaneede]

The front brake is hydraulic and the rear brake is mechanical/cable, so they are not linked.

[@rorystibbs5164]

Realy good video , was that taken in pt Adelaide?

[@Lvaneede]

This was in Geraldton, WA

[@JamesCampbellMr]

Planning to be geraldton's first deliveroo rider? Jokes apart, I was really expecting it to be able to sit at 100km/hr at a push, the brand hwy is no place for such a bike though. The clutch in the bike will work as soon as you go into an engine braking condition, so you don't need to let the throttle all the way off before shifting. I guess you're just giving it an easy run in now though. The rack will be great for storing your lock, I'm worried with a small bike that you can throw it in the back of a ute and drive off, which is less possible with a 750 or so.

[@Lvaneede]

It would need to be a 200cc for it to more easily sit on 100+ I recently took it to Perth on a trailer and rode fron Armadale to Yanchep. It went surprisingly well along the highways.

[@solstar4778]

Seems the largest. Cost is the TAXES ( VAT) 😵💰

[@K22MDL]

Can you please send me a link where you got the blue rack from Ebay? I can't find it anywhere!

[@Lvaneede]

I have a chrome one, not blue

[@FoundingYouTuber]

I just got my Super Cub last Saturday. Now looking for accessories, including a rack. From what I have seen, your best bet to find a blue rear rack is to check parts sellers in Asia. Also check eBay sellers in Asia, such as Thailand and Japan. Other than that, you may have to buy a rack and have it professionally painted, or do it yourself. Note: I have seen aluminum, black plastic, and chrome plated racks. Any one of those may be more receptive to paint. Might cost you U.S. $100 to have an auto body shop color match the paint and apply the paint to the rack. Plus the cost of the rack, might be $250 to $300 to get that blue rack you covet. (Then again, you might luck out and find an Japan eBay seller listing one for $50!)

[@MrBoooombastiic]

Good review. What is your weight? I mean weight is important for 125 cc engine.

[@Lvaneede]

Maybe 75kg with helmet, jacket, shoes, etc

[@taitraninh5334]

Costs is it ..?

[@adolfadolfvich3253]

🛵🇯🇵👍👍👍👍👍👍🎥👍🤝🙋‍♂️

[@dazaspc]

Bit of a shame no second seat. ABS front only and still a drum rear? Still These would have plenty of brakes. Were they available with wire wheels? I know the alloys are good maintenance wise but the look is wrong to me. Great bike have fun.

[@Lvaneede]

The Asian version can take a second seat. I think these wheels look a lot better than the spoked wheels on the 110cc Super Cub

[@geoffreyjones2000]

I thought you were gonna drag a knee :) peace

[@korky7775]

Way too expensive....( but i still bought one )...

[@sigitnurwicaksono]

is this over price or not?

[@korky7775]

@@sigitnurwicaksono YES

[@abefrohman1759]

ABS is optional in Asia in Vietnam it’s like $300 extra.

[@Lvaneede]

I think its definitely worth it

[@abefrohman1759]

Lvaneede They also have a cheaper 110cc version with wire wheels that's very popular. I don't know why Honda decided to make two engines so close in displacement. It comes in many colors with white splash guard and black or brown seat.

[@Lvaneede]

The engine in the C125 is based on the engine used in the Grom. It would have been cheaper for them to do that than design a whole new engine with larger capacity. It would have been really nice if they made it a 185 or 200cc instead of 125.

[@abefrohman1759]

Lvaneede Yes a 200cc cub would be brilliant. I had a Suzuki clone of a cub when I liked in Vietnam they were 90cc but the bike shop I bought it from had put a 125cc kit in it. Fun little bike.

[@catsbyondrepair]

it has abs world wide

[@myredeemerliveth5798]

Do we get this bike in Canberra now (2023) ?

[@Lvaneede]

Im pretty sure it has been discontinued here because it doesn't meet the ABS requirements for new bikes. If you see any red versions of this bike, they are the later 2020/2021 model when they had a wider release.

[@doug6281]

so is it auto, manual or semi-auto (no clutch, but foot peg gear changer) ?

[@Lvaneede]

It is semi auto

[@doug6281]

@@Lvaneede thanks

[@tri0xin]

Great video. I'm on the fence on putting a deposit down on one. I've got an '81 70cc in excellent physical and mechanical condition. The only thing that drives me crazy about it is how useless 1st gear is... and how gutless it is on any hill climb. Other than that it's perfect. How is 1st gear on the 2019? It sounds almost similar where your shifting to 2nd almost immediately. Thanks for the video, great to see it vs all the promotional vids that all seem the same.

[@Lvaneede]

Its geared much better than the 110 Super Cub, not sure about a 70cc one. I think 1st gear is just fine.

[@FoundingYouTuber]

I got mine last Saturday. I live in San Francisco (read: lots of hills). Have owned hundreds of scooters and motorcycles since age 17. In comparison, first gear on this Super Cub 125 is quite nice. Has lots of torque, and plenty of power for hills. You need first gear to get this bike going (starting to move in 2nd is too slushy or "laggy"). But after getting moving you have to quickly shift to second. IMO this bike is pretty quick moving about town. (Note: This bike is a blast to ride and looks fantastic tooling down the road. It is a cool feeling knowing everyone is staring in admiration and wonderment. Your peripheral vision will get a workout as you stare at people staring at you. It is a hoot seeing helmeted riders turning in your direction. And mark my words, EVERYONE looks at this extremely rare bike. I live in San Francisco, there's probably three of these in town, if that. The only Honda dealer in town, where I got mine, said it is getting two per month, a total of maybe five bikes this year.)

[@K22MDL]

@@FoundingKZbinr I agree, I bought mine 2 months ago and I've had many bikes but the comments I get on this is brilliant. It's a bit slow but that's because I jump off bigger bikes. It's really like riding a bicycle that's got power. Super light weight, easy to handle and park anywhere. I reckon I'll have this well in to super old age!

[@mikes1172]

I like it and I really wanted one but 55 MPH, is a deal breaker here in the states, you need something 60 MPH plus on non-highway, freeway roads. 55 MPH will get you killed, unless your in a city, it cannot work. Honda, needs a similar form factor with more displacement, 225-250 cc range.

[@Lvaneede]

200-250 would be very nice, yes. I already have a bigger bike, so this one is just for around town.

[@Moondoggy1941]

Ride it at the beach down Coast Hwy.

[@mikes1172]

You've got to get to the beach first and then on US19 people are still driving at ludicrous speed. More reported motorcycle and pedestrian deaths on that road than you can count.

[@FoundingYouTuber]

Honda didn't design this bike for riding on freeways. In fact, here in California at 125cc these are not allowed on freeways (an engine has to be 150cc + to go on freeways). These small bikes are for around town conducting business, commuting to work, or local pleasure riding. Even if this had a 150cc engine I would NOT ride it on the freeway. I live in San Francisco. Bay Area freeways are like in Los Angeles, car drivers feel it is a constitutional right to haul ass at least 10 MPH over posted speed limits. (E.g., when on a 65 MPH road, cars pass Highway Patrol cars at 75 mph. Our state is OK with this because it needs to keep traffic moving.) Anyway, a bike or scooter struggling to get to and maintain 60-70 MPH doesn't stand a chance on our freeways. Low HP, no residual power to get out of a jam, small tires that don't handle well potholes or road debris, light weight which means a strong wind will blow this bike about the road, annoyed car drivers who look at you as in their way, all contribute to these small bikes (and many scooters) should be considered persona non grata on freeways, even if legal to be on those roads. Truth be told, in all my years of riding cars, motorcycles, and scooters, I have only once in 40 years of driving seen a putt-putt scooter in the slow lane on the freeway. I still remember that scene. Cars racing past the scooter, it struggling in the slow lane at about 60 mph (I was in a car, I clocked his speed). The rider looked frightened, his windbreaker flapping about in the wind, my concluding he had accidentally ventured on to the freeway or didn't have a choice getting from Point A to Point B.

[@mikes1172]

@@FoundingKZbinr I sat on one of these back 4 weeks ago and it felt like a toy in comparison to a scooter in the 150cc range. I'm not a big person 5'9" and I felt like I dwarfed it IMHO any person would be better off with a Piaggio Liberty 150 or something similar more features for the price. Don't get me wrong I think this is a neat product but its a product designed and sold for a SE Asia but imported with a price that doesn't merit what your getting. My own girlfriend who is easy to impress wasn't impressed, her response no storage, no rack, no windshield, no passenger pegs. I have to agree with her. If Italy can do better why buy this product, I don't think it will succeed without a few options included.

[@mjherrarte8267]

Was the red color available to purchase there?

[@Lvaneede]

No, only blue

[@mjherrarte8267]

Lvaneede thanks!

[@K22MDL]

Blue & Red in UK

[@catsbyondrepair]

the super cub can move with a yoshimura pipe

[@TheRealMarxz]

not sure if I'd be wanting to ride the Cub much on places like the Brand Highway I leave the scoot at home when I'm not urban commuting and take the big arsed ST1300 instead

[@Lvaneede]

The Super Cub is perfect for around town. I use it every day

[@Lvaneede]

The Super Cub is perfect for around town. I use it every day

[@peterryan7827]

What is the top cruising speed it reaches can i ask

[@Lvaneede]

I find that if you're not going into the wind, you can get up to 100 km/h. It doesn't have enough power to easily go over 90.

[@peterryan7827]

@@Lvaneede Thanks for that info, i have heard something about these new ones not being available in the uk is that right someone mentioned it on a video.cheers for your update i am seriously wanting one now.

[@korky7775]

To be honest i really think we are all guilty of looking at this motor-cycle through rose tinted glasses because its 1. Honda 2. it takes after our beloved C90 but really the only thing this bike has in common with our old 90 is it is a Honda ...Come on guys the C90 could pull 2-up all day at around 50 MPH and never miss a beat+it had a carrier you could fit for next to nothing...but mainly it was "Affordable" ..oh and it had a perfect kick starter...

[@nakedlakedip57]

What was the drive away cost....? Scare me.

[@Lvaneede]

$6100 AUD. Kind of expensive, but worth it

[@K22MDL]

@silverbird58 Not built to Honda quality & reliability.

[@frankstocker5475]

Why the single seat?

[@Lvaneede]

Its only a small bike, it wouldn't be very good with two people on it. But in some regions you can get an extra seat for it.

[@K22MDL]

I was told by my Honda dealer that is whey they are not selling in number sin the U.K. A big marker is to hang them on the back of RV's but of course only having one seat puts buyers off. That's fine by me, the rarer it is the better prices will be used!

[@ripmax333]

silverbird58 the honda grom is a two seater and uses the same engine. The reason why is a single may be because of the single channel ABS. In EU a 125cc motorcycle and above must have ABS as standard , if not then it must be a single seater.

[@ripmax333]

So the Australian version is the same as the EU version, they are don’t come with the luggage rack as standard. I wished the put a standard key instead of the FOB and put a kick start and luggage as standard. The FOB key is way overkill and kinda useless for this Cub.

[@Lvaneede]

I think the fob is great.

[@timhudson1846]

@@Lvaneede I too don't like the key fob. And the lack of a Kickstarter..killed the deal for me.. so I bought the 125 trail. Hopefully Honda will get rid of the fob and add a Kickstarter..on later models. I really wanted a super cub. Dadgumit!

[@timhudson1846]

I love the tail light

[@timhudson1846]

I love the tail light

[@Beer_goggles]

Dude! You live in gero??? Me too... and im looking at buying 1 of these.. Can i check yours out??

[@Lvaneede]

I do. I ride it every day, so you may see me around somewhere

[@Beer_goggles]

@@Lvaneede cool man Im close to buying 1, think there is 1 more colour other than yours. $6100 suncity motorcycles quoted me

[@Lvaneede]

Did Honda import more of them? I got mine as soon as it was available at the end of last year and there were only 72 of them. But back in May, I saw one sitting in the Honda dealer in Darwin, so maybe there are still a few not sold. In other countries there is a red one and maybe also black, I can't remember now.

[@Beer_goggles]

They must have lifted that "72 only" thing i guess as they got more and more requests for 1

[@Beer_goggles]

Its either one of these or a monkey... however i like the more scooter look of the cub... mights as well go back to a normal sized bike if im thinking the monkey

[@26TptCoy]

lot different to the c90 i had

[@timhudson1846]

I like the blinkers much much better on your bike.. The Americans version stinks..

[@benhudman9204]

I wish I could read the captions.

[@Lvaneede]

Why can't you read it?

[@olegknowsbest4971]

IsIs?

[@davidhamilton506]

I can not understand Western Australia fitting car/truck size number plates to motorcycles. This must be a new ruling I'm thinking...

[@Lvaneede]

They are smaller than car plates, just not a lot smaller

[@davidhamilton506]

Okay, but as we know most motorcycle plate holders cater to the size plate you'll find in other states, like NSW, QLD:, Vic: etc. . The only other country where the number plates are even bigger than our car and truck plates is the UK. That said, I enjoyed watching your video, as I'm seriously considering the Cub when the Mrs. and I retire overseas next year. It's a toss up between it and the 2019 model Honda 125cc Air Blade scooter. Sadly though, this model variant is only released to Vietnam at present. To see it, Google 2019 Honda Air Blade. Best video walkarounds are by Wave XSG, as they're set to some good soundtracks, whereas the others are reviewed in the Vietnamese language. The real standout are the two-tone blue/silver and red/silver versions, plus the super cool graphics that surround the badging and name, on these two colours. There are of course black editions to cater to other tastes, but my choice would be the blue. Let me know what you think. I even sent an email to Honda Corporate, Philippines, saying that the Air Blade would do exceptionally well in other World markets, as it looks that good. All the best, ride safe, cheers...

[@Lvaneede]

I hadn't heard of the Air Blade. It looks decent for a modern scooter, but I wouldn't buy one. I mych prefer the retro style of the Super Cub

[@davidhamilton506]

Well, the Air Blade is not available in Australia to begin with, and whether they'll import them in the future is anybody's guess. As of this point in time, my local Honda Dealer, said that before they import them, they'll need to be ADR compliant . For me, that's not a problem as I'm only waiting until I'm living overseas before buying one, and Honda has informed me if I'm living in the Phils, the local Honda Dealer there can import one from Vietnam. But, I do like retro, so I'm serious about a Cub as well. Have one of each will solve that. Actually moneywise, I believe the Cub is more expensive than the Air Blade. In Aussie dollar terms, the Air blade is Aprox: $2500.00, depending on the exchange rate at the time. The Cub, I'm yet to inquire what it's price here in OZ is, but in the US, I heard it's somewhere near $3500 to $4000, which would make it a little more expensive here, given our exchange rate with the US. Like I say, I'm into retro and love what the Triumph Bonneville, Honda CB1100, Royal Enfield Interceptor, and a few others, including the Honda Super Cub are doing. Anyhow, nice chatting with you, cheers and stay safe...

[@K22MDL]

@@davidhamilton506 Not true, you can have a small plate (much smaller than a car) as long as these rules apply: www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2018/july/legal-advice-motorbike/

[@active6302]

Why in hell don't they sell these in Canada? The only Honda scooter we have is the Ruckus!

[@northerniltree]

These Aussie bikes have a bit of a problem. Because of the Coriolis effect, the bloody wheels spin backwards in the Southern hemisphere.

[@aubob2360]

Please remember it's only backwards to you, backwards is forward for us.

[@peterclark4685]

$1500 in Asia, $3600 in Cali, $6,000 in Oz. That's all tax (stamp duty) folks. Wouldn't you love to live in a fair world? Where government didn't impact the economy like a drunk uncle's trophy wife?

[@khoanpin-nhat]

Peter Clark $3700 in VietNam (no ABS)

[@peterclark4685]

@@khoanpin-nhat That's US dollars?

[@khoanpin-nhat]

Yes, US dollars

[@peterclark4685]

@@khoanpin-nhat So you have a greedy government too. Thanks. I believe (can't verify) I got the $1500 from a Thai, or Indian video. So I won't edit it yet. Maybe later if I find the time. Cheers mate.

[@Hamsa3600]

The US version is so ugly ,,,, the tail lite the blinkers .. beurrrrkkkk

[@dinblitzsturm90]

This bike is overpriced. I'm grateful that there are several underbone bikes to choose from (honda, yamaha & other brands) here in my country (I'm from Malaysia btw). I own honda dash 125 which uses the same engine like this supercub but with sporty body design (similar to yamaha t135). I guess my dash 125 is a bit better in performance than this supercub. Can get 110 kmh top speed & can cruise on highway at 90 to 100 kmh no prob. Plus, it has underseat storage too. And it cost only 1550 usd compared to 3600 usd for the supercub c125.. Most people here would rather buy honda rs150r (also known as honda winner 150) rather than this supercub..

[@Lvaneede]

I have been told the Grom also performs better, like the Dash youre talking about. Im guessing the extra size and weight slows down the Super Cub a bit. As for the price, for what it is, the Super Cub is definitely overpriced in Australia. But it is a limited edition here (only 72 of them in the country), so I was happy enough to pay it. I already have a larger bike, so I dont mind the Super Cub being a little bit slow.

[@dinblitzsturm90]

@@Lvaneede I guess the supercub is indeed overpriced nearly everywhere. Here in Malaysia, underbone bikes are extremely popular & become primary choice of daily commute for most people. Hence, the supercub is easily overshadowed by other better underbone bikes especially the 150cc category with affordable price range. Anyway, Honda marketed the supercub as a premium cub, but it will hardly sell with stiff competition from other underbone bikes here. I do like the supercub though since I have my own childhood nostalgia with it, but at that price it will just be a dream... Sad though, but at least my dash 125 is indeed a great daily commute so far. Fuel efficient & cheap maintenance.. What's not to like from a honda cub? Hehe